Overview
- Ohio State stayed atop the US LBM Coaches Poll with 58 of 65 first-place votes after a road win at Washington.
- Oregon climbed to No. 2 on the strength of a 30-24 double-overtime win at Penn State, while Miami sits at No. 3 with one first-place vote.
- Ole Miss jumped to No. 4 and Texas A&M rose to No. 5 as voters reshuffled the top five following multiple marquee defeats.
- Alabama moved to No. 11 after a 24-21 win at Georgia, which slid to No. 10; Penn State fell to No. 6 and LSU dropped to No. 13.
- Florida State tumbled 11 spots to No. 19 after losing to Virginia, USC and TCU fell out, and Arizona State and Utah entered at Nos. 24 and 25.